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Skeleton System
Parts of the Bones
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many bones does the human body have? | The adult human has 206 bones |
| hat is the vital function of the Skeleton System? | It provides support, movement, blood cell production and calcium regulation. |
| How many bones does the average human infants are born with? | Newborns have between 300 up 350 bones which they fuse together as the body develops. |
| What are vertebrates? | Animals with internal skeletons made of bone, are called vertebrates |
| Does the female skeleton system differ from the male one? | Adult males and females have some variation, primarily to accommodate childbirth. |
| Are teeth considered part of the skeletal system? | Yes, they are part of the Skeleton System |
| Which are the two distinctive parts of the skeletal system? | the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. |
| List some diseases of the skeletal system? | Osteoporosis, leukemia and arthritis among others. |